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Sinus bradycardia: definitions, ECG, causes and management

…This is also a normal finding. Abnormal (pathological) causes of sinus bradycardia In all other situations, sinus bradycardia should be regarded as a pathological finding…

Inpatient insulin therapy: quick reference

…not recommended as the sole regimen. Common situations Situation Management : : Fasting before an investigation, type 1 Continue basal insulin, often at a somewhat reduced dose…

Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR)

…such circumstances, the efficacy of compressions and defibrillation diminishes considerably. Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) emerges as the sole therapeutic alternative for such situations. Presently, this…

Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Duration After Acute Coronary Syndromes and Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

…with revascularization. After elective PCI for CCS , particularly after stent implantation. In both situations, DAPT is generally a temporary strategy. At an appropriate point, it…

Interpretation of Pacemaker ECG

…be considered a basic clinical skill. Pacing activity may be visible or invisible, depending on e.g the type of pacemaker, intrinsic cardiac activity, etc…

Laryngeal mask and difficult airway

…the "can't intubate, can't oxygenate" situation there are no contraindications — a laryngeal mask is inserted even with a full stomach. Preparation and equipment…

Aberrant ventricular conduction (aberrancy, aberration)

…another) is uncommon. Ashman's phenomenon : This type of aberration occurs when the RR interval is first prolonged and then shortened. The initial prolongation increases…

Atrial flutter: classification, causes, ECG criteria and management

…flutter. Similar to atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter can be classified into the following types: Acute atrial flutter (includes newly diagnosed cases). Paroxysmal atrial flutter. Chronic…

Ventricular rhythm and accelerated ventricular rhythm (idioventricular rhythm)

…Indeed, any cell type in the ventricles may cause ventricular arrhythmias. Definitions and ECG criteria for ventricular rhythm and idioventricular rhythm Ventricular rhythm exists if…

Vasovagal Syncope: Diagnosis, Tilt Testing and Treatment

…anxiety, intense emotion, the sight of blood, unpleasant sights and odors, and orthostatic stress. Situational triggers such as acute hemorrhage, cough, defecation, laugh, micturition, sneeze…

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